Last day to register to vote for Isla Vista special election
Santa Barbara County officials are reminding all eligible voters that Monday is the last day to register to vote in the May 9 special mail ballot election for the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District.
If a voter has moved or changed his/her name, they must update their registration by completing a new voter registration form.
Eligible voters can register online at http://registertovote.ca.gov before midnight or in person at the County Elections Office located at 4440-A Calle Real from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail-in voter registration forms are available at local libraries, post offices or DMV offices.
Voter Registration Cards that are postmarked on or before April 24 will be accepted for the May 9 election.
All eligible voters who miss the registration deadline may still participate in the special election by filling out a Conditional Voter Registration and casting a provisional ballot.
Conditional Voter Registration and Provisional Voting is only available at the Santa Barbara Elections Office located at 4440-A Calle Real and must be completed in person.
On Election Day, the Elections Office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A voter can confirm his/her voter registration status at the Secretary of State’s Voter Status lookup at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/. For more information on registering and voting, contact the County Elections Office at 1-800-722-8683.
